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V450 LCA
MOTExpired
MOT due25 May 2026
First reg1 Sep 1999
Mileage78,235 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

26 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 18 January 2026.

PASSED · 23 May 2025
Test date23 May 2025
Expiry25 May 2026
Test number835052218394
Mileage78,235 mi
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 9 May 2024
Test date9 May 2024
Expiry25 May 2025
Test number789557334036
Mileage75,591 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 May 2023
Test date26 May 2023
Expiry25 May 2024
Test number520617543078
Mileage72,751 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 May 2022
Test date19 May 2022
Expiry21 May 2023
Test number786944647184
Mileage68,985 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry21 May 2022
Test number949267511077
Mileage65,053 mi
PASSED · 22 May 2020
Test date22 May 2020
Expiry21 May 2021
Test number965352749309
Mileage64,113 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2011
Test date7 Sep 2011
Expiry10 Sep 2012
Test number625800751266
Mileage62,562 mi
FAILED · 6 Sep 2011
Test date6 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number569049041239
Mileage62,553 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry10 Sep 2011
Test number800573150230
Mileage57,885 mi
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing uneven and wearing inner edge
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
FAILED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number782563050255
Mileage57,885 mi
PrsBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredn/s/r tyre wearing uneven and wearing inner edge
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 11 Sep 2009
Test date11 Sep 2009
Expiry10 Sep 2010
Test number922734259250
Mileage55,243 mi
User EnteredNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
FAILED · 11 Sep 2009
Test date11 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number331994659438
Mileage55,243 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
PASSED · 1 Sep 2008
Test date1 Sep 2008
Expiry31 Aug 2009
Test number622195148268
Mileage51,547 mi
FAILED · 30 Aug 2008
Test date30 Aug 2008
Expiry
Test number973983348299
Mileage51,547 mi
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
PASSED · 28 Aug 2007
Test date28 Aug 2007
Expiry29 Aug 2008
Test number441710947212
Mileage44,703 mi
PASSED · 30 Aug 2006
Test date30 Aug 2006
Expiry29 Aug 2007
Test number390532246459
Mileage40,190 mi